Recycled Wine Cork Craft Christmas Mouse Decoration

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We love to recycle and last year I asked my friends to collect wine corks, bottle tops, and other bits and pieces for me. We ended up with a whole heap of useful items to recycle and use in our craft projects and that is always great for the environment and for the budget. Today we have a fun and easy to make Wine Cork Craft Mouse Decoration.

This was created by a guest crafter and we are sharing it here on The Inspiration Edit.

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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
🎨 Supplies Needed
🖌️ How To Make This Wine Cork Craft
🧑‍🎨 Expert Tips
💭 FAQs
🖌️ Related Crafts
Recycled Wine Cork Craft Christmas Mouse Decoration

💖 Why You'll Love This Craft

Eco-Friendly Fun: This craft gives your wine corks a second life, making it a sustainable and creative holiday project.
Simple to Make: Perfect for both kids and adults, it’s easy to assemble with just a few materials.
Personalized Touch: Customize your mice with different colors and accessories for a truly unique decoration.

🎨 Supplies Needed

Wine corks
Scissors
Rhinestones
Ribbon
Small jingle bell
Green sparkly pipe cleaner
Knife
Low-temperature hot glue gun

🖌️ How To Make This Wine Cork Craft

Step 1: Begin by slicing off two thin circles from one wine cork, these will be the mouse’s ears.

Step 2: Hot glue the small circle slices to the top of the back of another wine cork, one-off to each side.

Step 3: Glue two rhinestone eyes onto the front of the wine cork that you just glued the ears to, and another rhinestone for the nose.

Step 4: Twist a sparkly green pipe cleaner into a spiral shape.

Step 5: Attach the green spiral pipe cleaner to the back of the wine cork to serve as the tail for your mouse.

Step 6: Cut a small piece of ribbon and thread it through a small jingle bell. Tie the ribbon around the cork just under the nose of the mouse.

Step 7: Glue a small loop of twine to the back of the wine cork in between the ears, this will be the hanger for your mouse ornament. Now your Mouse is ready to hang. Enjoy.

You might want to try some other Cork decoration ideas. maybe a rudolf or a snowman.

💡 Pro Tip: Customize your mouse by painting the cork before assembling. This allows for personalized colors and designs, making each mouse unique and special.

🧑‍🎨 Expert Tips

Use a Sharp Knife: Carefully slice thin circles from a wine cork for the ears. A sharp knife ensures clean cuts, which is safer and more efficient.
Secure Ears Firmly: Hot glue the ear slices to the top of another cork, one on each side. Ensure they are well-attached to prevent detachment.
Add Facial Features: Glue rhinestones for eyes and a nose to the front of the cork. This gives your mouse personality and makes it stand out.
Create a Tail: Twist a green sparkly pipe cleaner into a spiral and attach it to the back of the cork. This adds a whimsical touch to the decoration.
Dress It Up: Tie a small ribbon with a jingle bell around the neck. It adds a festive and fun flair to your mouse decoration.
Add a Hanging Loop: Glue a small loop of twine to the back for easy hanging. This will allow you to display your adorable mouse with ease.

💭 FAQs

What is the Recycled Wine Cork Mouse Decoration?

It's a festive craft where children create a mouse ornament using wine corks, rhinestones, a jingle bell, and a pipe cleaner, promoting creativity and sustainability.

What materials are needed for this craft?

You'll need wine corks, scissors, rhinestones, ribbon, a small jingle bell, a green sparkly pipe cleaner, a knife, and a low-temperature hot glue gun.

How is the mouse ornament assembled?

Slice two thin circles from a wine cork for ears, glue them to another cork for the head, add rhinestone eyes and nose, attach a spiral pipe cleaner for the tail, tie a ribbon with a jingle bell around the neck, and glue a loop of twine at the top for hanging.

How long does the craft take to complete?

The total time for this craft is approximately 20 minutes, with 5 minutes for preparation and 15 minutes for active crafting.

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